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July 28, 2023 – KINGSTON, Jamaica: Fifty-one community development professionals from 17 Caribbean countries are being trained in proposal writing at a workshop series funded by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF). The regional proposal writing series, which began earlier in July, provides exposure to pre-proposal planning, structuring proposals, tailoring propositions to the needs of funders, and incorporating critical cross-cutting themes such as gender-equity and climate change into submissions. The workshop series marks a new collaboration with funders such as the 11th European Development Fund – Building the…

Saint Lucia, 10th July 2023 – The Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Program is proud to announce the selection of its third cohort, comprising 43 promising green entrepreneurs (Greenpreneurs) from across the Eastern Caribbean region. This prestigious program aims to nurture and empower environmentally conscious innovators who are dedicated to creating a sustainable and inclusive environment through their business models. The Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Program was launched in 2021 and is a collaborative initiative of The Global Green Growth Institute and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States and funded by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). The program is a free, carefully…

THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE AN EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:Job Title: Human Resources Specialist (Regular Fund) Organizational Unit: Department of Human Resources (DHR)Grade: P03Employment Announcement Number: EO/40/23 TO SEE THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLEASE CLICK IN THE FOLLOWING LINK:External Employment Opportunity WE INVITE STAFF MEMBERS TO PERIODICALLY VISIT OAS CONNECT / EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT ANDCONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES TO BE FAMILIAR WITH NEW POSTINGS.

THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES:Title: Consultant at the Executive Office of the Secretariat for Strengthening Democracy (Specific Funds) Organizational Unit: Executive Office of the Secretariat for Strengthening DemocracyTitle: Consultant for the “Establishment and Strengthening of National Drug Policies, Strategies, and Plans of Action in the Americas” program (Specific Funds) Organizational Unit: Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD)Title: Gender and Social Consultant for Implementation of the OAS Water Portfolio (Specific Funds) Organizational Unit: Department of Sustainable Development TO SEE THE CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CLICK IN THE FOLLOWING LINK:Consultancy Opportunities WE INVITE STAFF MEMBERS…

BASSETERRE, St. Kits, July 28, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, this week, announced several significant changes to the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme that are intended to boost international investor confidence in the programme and strengthen the Federation’s reputation as a responsible member of the global community. The new changes include the introduction of a new investment option called the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC), which replaces the previous Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF). Investors contributing towards this option will be helping to advance St. Kitts and Nevis into a Sustainable Island State based on seven pillars,…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 28 2023);Farmers have expressed their satisfaction with the efforts made by the government through theMinistry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives following the officiallaunch of its comprehensive strategic plan that outlines St. Kitts and Nevis’ approach to achievingCARICOM’s 25 by 2025 Agenda.The ceremony highlighted the goals and steps to be undertaken which are designed to help thefederation of St. Kitts and Nevis reduce its food import bill by 25 percent by the year 2025. It gavefarmers, fishers, food vendors, meat producers and other agricultural stakeholders the opportunityto provide feedback and engage in meaningful dialogue with…

New York, July 28, 2023 (Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations)—The Book of Condolences on the passing of His Excellency, Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, KC, JP, LLD, former Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, that was opened at the Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, has been closed as of Friday, July 21, 2023. The Memory Book, which was opened on Monday, July 17, 2023, received a steady flow of mourners throughout the week as diplomats from around the world as well as a wide array of…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 28, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- The Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, graced the Louisa Grant Preschool Graduation Ceremony with his presence, continuing a cherished tradition of attending the event for the 10th consecutive year. The graduation ceremony was a joyous occasion celebrating the achievements of young learners who completed their preschool education. The Prime Minister, as a staunch advocate for early childhood education, also presented an award to the best-performing student, underscoring the Government’s commitment to nurturing and recognizing academic excellence from an early age. Prime Minister Hon.…